Author Archives: Christa

About Christa

I am a product developer who is equally inspired by new technology and ancient wisdom, a yoga and meditation teacher who learns from my students every day, and a writer who believes that creativity and determination is the most powerful duo on Earth. My 15-year creative career has stretched across Capitol Hill, Broadway theatre, education, nonprofit fundraising, health and wellness, and Fortune 500 companies in retail, media, and financial services. In every experience, I have used my sense of and respect for elegant design to develop meaningful products, services, program, and events that make people happy. I now work for myself through my consulting practice, Chasing Down the Muse, in which I support the creative pursuits of creative professionals and businesses of all sizes with a variety of services. http://chasingdownthemuse.com In 2010, I founded Compass Yoga, a NYC-based nonprofit that focuses on improving the health of all people by teaching the therapeutic benefits of yoga and meditation through free and low-cost classes and workshops. http://compassyoga.com A recovering multi-tasker, I am a proud alum of UPenn (BA) and the Darden School at UVA (MBA). When not in front of my Mac, I’m on my yoga mat, walking my dog, traveling with a purpose, or practicing the high-art of people watching. Follow my adventures at http://twitter.com/christanyc. My Google Profile+

Yoga with Dementia: Tom Wojehowski’s Story

Posted on May 24, 2013

From U.S. News & World Report This 62-year-old grandfather of six exercises his brain with yoga By LAURA MCMULLEN May 21, 2013 Tom Wojehowski practices plank pose Have you ever tried yoga? Just about anyone who can breathe can practice yoga to … Continue reading →

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The promise of yoga-based treatments to help veterans with PTSD

Posted on May 23, 2013

From Scope, a Stanford Medicine publication Michelle Brandt on May 23rd, 2013 A close friend recently told me about the post-traumatic stress disorder research of Stanford’sEmma Seppala, PhD, whom she knows from the yoga community in Madison, Wisc. (Seppela did her postdoctoral work there.) It … Continue reading →

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One Fine Yogi Is Starting Up to Support Compass Yoga

Posted on May 20, 2013

“Yoga is skill in action.” ~ Bhagavad Gita As a way to build a sustainable revenue source for Compass Yoga, I’m creating a line of yoga-inspired fashions for you and your home as well as personal care products under the brand One Fine … Continue reading →

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4 lessons marketers can learn from yoga

Posted on May 19, 2013

From PR Daily As a yoga practitioner and a marketing professional, I have come to see parallels between these two seemingly unrelated practices. The foundational principles associated with yoga can direct our day-to-day and even high-level strategies as marketers. Read … Continue reading →

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Smithsonian museum launching exhibition on the history of Yoga

Posted on May 17, 2013

From The Economic Times WASHINGTON: In recognition of the global reach of yoga and its significance, America’s prestigious Smithsonian museum has announced the launch of world’s first visual exhibition on the history of the centuries old Indian spiritual and physical practice. Christened … Continue reading →

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Feds Spend $160K to Study Yoga as Treatment for Schizophrenia

Posted on May 16, 2013

From CNSnews.com The federal government spent more than $160,000 to test yoga as a treatment for schizophrenia in New Delhi, India. The project, entitled “The Impact of Yoga Supplementation on Cognitive Function Among Indian Outpatients,” is being funded by the … Continue reading →

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Depression May Raise Risk of Gut Infection

Posted on May 15, 2013

This excellent piece appeared on the New York Times Well blog and give sus one more reason to chase the blues away with yoga. Two studies have found that depression and the use of certain antidepressants are both associated with … Continue reading →

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Yoga with Down Syndrome

Posted on May 14, 2013

Yoga With Down Syndrome: Sarah Shaffer’s Story from U.S. News & World Report The stretching from yoga helps this high school student run and relax By LAURA MCMULLEN May 9, 2013 Sarah Schaffer practices yoga with hand weights Have you ever … Continue reading →

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Strike A Pose Above the Clouds – Yoga Takes to the Sky to Improve Air Travel

Posted on May 13, 2013

From The New York Times Graham Roumieu By STEPHANIE ROSENBLOOM No wonder travelers are bent out of shape. Enlarge This Image Graham Roumieu Economy airplane seat width is usually 17 or 18 inches. The average American man’s waist is about 40 … Continue reading →

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Top Chair Yoga Poses for Seniors

Posted on May 12, 2013

From SturgisJournal.com Counteract the effects of aging on your body with these expert-recommended chair yoga poses. With age comes wisdom — plus a few other things your body might not appreciate quite so much. Happily, this series of chair yoga … Continue reading →

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